... sterectomy to diagnose the pain I was having and a trial of Lupron and birth control pills). I was told the endometrisois ... left since I didnt tolerate birth control pills or Lupron . My insurance would not cover me to see a gynecologist...

... alternatives. I had a friend with endometriosis and Lupron made it worse, and then she was talked into a hysterectomy...

... your ovaries at such a young age?
I did not take Lupron , but a similar drug, called zolodex, for a different ... problem. ( I get a zolodex shot once/mth). Lupron /zolodex can be rough, as you go into "instant Menopause...

... Hysterectomy and Lupron are being considered because I've exhausted all other ... like one of the above posters noted, I'm afraid the Lupron will make things worse.
My husband asked me why...

... going through all this terrible "girl" stuff. I took Lupron injections for 3 months prior to a laparoscopy in...

... I had seen 3 different docs re the Lupron . That stuff seems miserable. The people that I had ... time. I have 1 of the 3 docs telling me that the Lupron will help. However, they wanted to do that Add Back ... side of my body due to scar tissue.
So, with the Lupron , it would only take car of the endo, which is a pretty ... very few people that have a good experience with the LuPron . I did a ton of research on Lupron and talked to...

... hemoglobin before surgery. He also gave me a shot of Lupron to stop the estrogen in my system and will also help ... shrink the tumor before surgery. (Has anyone had the Lupron injections?) It has given me some menopausal systems...

... Hello UofMFan-
I was on Lupron for 7 months for endo. There were several advantages ... younger and didn't have any children, I would do the Lupron shots all over again. Ask for AddBack to allieviate...

... Thanks for the information on Lupron . I have only been on the shot for about 3 1/2 weeks...

... Thanks for the information on Lupron . I have only been on the shot for about 3 1/2 weeks...

... Thanks for the information on Lupron . I have only been on the shot for about 3 1/2 weeks...

... After my visit to the ER in September and my shots of Lupron , I have still experienced heavy bleeding. Actually...

... take out the endometriosis and cysts...I have taken Lupron and every kind of birth control pill out there to ... much your bone mass have you lost...Aso when I was on lupron I was having such bad hot flashes I was passing out ... again...other than that I had no problems with the lupron ...It was a life saver...So if any of you women out...

... fibroid and her doctor recommended that she be given Lupron before the hysterectomy to help shrink the tumor. ... wouldn't even color -
I can't tell you if the Lupron is for you or not, I'm just telling you that it is...

... have answered you in the past...I do not agree with Lupron . Why would he want to do Lupron if he is gonna give ... you a hyst?? Lupron puts you in a state of menopause and effects you the ... menopause temporarily. That means once you are off of Lupron especialy with Adeno (which I also had) the pain will...

... health insurance related - like they insist you do the Lupron Therapy before pay for a Hysterectomy. I don't know ... .
I have no intentions of doing the Lupron and will be seeking another opinion and maybe another ... she is not alone I have heart plenty sad tails about Lupron . It sad how doctors give you something they most likely...

... relation. I realy dont think that should be the issue.
Lupron is supposedly very expensive. I would think a hyst ... if it is true, that doctors make money off of the Lupron issue. I can understand to do Lupron if you are trying ... to concieve in the future. All Lupron at least in my eyes does is prolongs the enevadable ... confirmed my conditions it was truly the best option... Lupron would not of been the right choice at all....

... loss. Very low crit made surg not possible - got lupron injection two weeks ago, which was to work with iron...

... lingo,
Lupron may be OK for you but it's not for me.
I have Adenomyosi ... of Fibriods.
Whats best for you may well be the Lupron and I hope it works in your favor.
The suggestion ... of Lupron in my case makes no sence because Lupron does nothing for my uterus - which is my biggest problem...

... then what I was dealing with !!
If the doc mentions Lupron , dont do it. From what I understand with Lupron, ... you will be back to square one. My doc did mention Lupron , but he did say he could not promise it would work...

... - the more I know the better prepared I am.
Is Lupron , the drug that shrinks everything? I read about it...

... Hi AFH
Yes I do belive Lupron does shrink the Endo. But the Endo does not go away ... . Lupron also puts you in a temp state of menopause.
So...

... told me - insurance dictates that I first try the Lupron or Birth Control treatment (a naturopath suggested ... hysterectomy. I'm NOT comfortable with either the Lupron or BC treatments or any one of these doctors’. ...

... Also, If you have Adeno, which I did have, all the Lupron is gonna do is maybe put you at pain free TEMPORARILY ... NOT PERMINENT. Once you are off the Lupron you will be back to square one.
You can also try...

... then what I was dealing with !!
If the doc mentions Lupron , dont do it. From what I understand with Lupron, ... you will be back to square one. My doc did mention Lupron , but he did say he could not promise it would work...

... couldn't function with the pain either.
I went on lupron for 3 months before surgery. Thats a shot you take ... months..the surgical menopause was alot easier than the lupron . But the endo came back when I went on hrt. So I had...

... in 10 months with no help) so that option was out, Lupron or a Tah Total Abdominal Hysterectomy. He said he ... could not promise about the Lupron working, but we would have to try to see what would...

... mentally and gaining alot of weight.
I was on lupron for 3 months before surgery so I got a taste of what ... without hrt for 3 more months because of endo..The lupron menopause was alot worse than surgical menopause....

... was already in menopause before the hyst from the lupron , lupron shuts the ovaries down completely. I was allowed...

... too very soon. This menopause is much easier than Lupron . When I was doing In-Vitro fertilization they used ...Lupron to put me into menopause. My body "crashed" w/in...

... emergency.
The hormone your thinking of is proberly lupron . It will help shrink the fibroid and stop your period ... temporary menopause..I had more menopause symptoms with lupron than with the surgical menopause....

... emergency.
The hormone your thinking of is proberly lupron . It will help shrink the fibroid and stop your period ... temporary menopause..I had more menopause symptoms with lupron than with the surgical menopause.
Lupron is EXACTLY ... horribly sick. The doc said if BC makes you sick, Lupron will make you sicker. That's what scares me!!!...

... surgery if iam still anemic. She told me about the drug lupron . She says it will help build my blood back up and...

... boards..Are you worried about the hysterectomy or the Lupron ? I know I was very scared of both.. Neither was a ... bad as I thought.. The lupron put me in menopause but it was such a relief to be...

... Iam scared of the surgery itself...How was it taking Lupron .I don't
know if I should take the Lupron or not...

... not scared of the surgery, but I'm TERRIFIED of the Lupron . If they tell me I have to take it I'll forego the...

... of food thats high in iron..instead of taking the lupron ..My doctor suggested it for me to shrink the fiberoid...

... blood due to the surgery.
I would not do the lupron . They generally want you to do it for 3 months and ... the iron and get your hemoglobin up that way. Also, lupron is not guaranteed to work....

... t regret the hyst it wasn't a easy cure. I was on lupron for 3 months before hyst, and then no hrt afterwards ... the Dr is giving you as you know isn't a cure, even lupron is a tempory fix. Have you had surgery to remove the ... of done anything to fix it, thats why I tried the lupron and had great pain relief. Thats what helped me make...

... just stopped working. They were going to put me on Lupron , but as sponge said it is a temp fix.So I opted for...

... and just couldn't handle how it made me feel.
The Lupron and other things the doc mentioned would just be to...

... counting the days down. ALSO...... I have been on Lupron shot for 2 months and hormone pills and Birth Control ... understood that I would not be having a period while taking lupron and Birth c. strait through. BUT, I am, anyways..thanks...

... Also, one more thing. I was 105 lbs before getting on Lupron shots. I am not up to 120 lbs, and I have only had...

... alot more painful than the hyst.
I was also on lupron for 3 months before surgery..I didn't have any breakthough ... NOt sure why your Dr added that when the purpose of lupron is to take away the estrogen. I was lucky I didn't ... the weight gain but it is a common side effect of lupron , you should lose it when no longer getting the injections...

... good with it now but had problems at first. I went on lupron for 3 months before the hyst to help kill the endo ... . I had great pain relief from the lupron alone, but some pretty severe menopause symptons....

... is our cases are very similar. My doctors put me on Lupron injections to stop the bleeding to make time to figure...

... my doc and the cute intern. That was thanks to the Lupron and it made it to where I had a "tiny" incision of ... way across my pelvis.
I can understand how the Lupron would not be a long-term option and I have to say ... shape. But, I am alive and I am living again. The Lupron made me an emotional wreck, and I recently had a bone ... started belly dancing once I had some relief from the Lupron . I was on this icky drug - in menopause at the age...

... bleeding? Did your doctors think it was possible that the lupron could have shrunk endo or adeno so much they didn ... 10 weeks pregnant and I had such pain. Now on the lupron I have a little pain every couple of weeks (I'm guessing ... ovulation and menstruation time). The lupron has caused me to have a migraine everyday, sometimes...

... think you should be ovulating or menstruating on the Lupron , but I could be wrong. Hmmm... If you think you might ... functioning fine. You know, the only reason I was on the Lupron was to prepare me for the surgery - shrink the uterus...

... thinks we should wait and see what happens after the lupron has left my system and my gynecologist (female) thinks ... control at the beginning of August (2 weeks before the lupron wears off). If all of the bleeding and cramping return...

... an MRI to look for adeno? I guess after all of the lupron , it might not show now, but it could in the future...

... kept on bleeding. Then more birth control and finally lupron .
I think my next plan of attack if I start bleeding...

... she starts cutting on me. So, I have to have three Lupron shots before the surgery. If the menopausal symptoms ... one more time and then I will probably get the first Lupron shot next week.
I was very happy, but drained after...

... final decision you make.
Oh yeah, what is this Lupron and what is it supposed to do? I have seen it posted...

...Lupron is a shot that blocks estrogen. I don't know if it ... preparation for a surgery to remove the endo. I am on the Lupron because it should stop my bleeding, but it is only...

... have been going through hell as well. I too am on Lupron and have been for a few months. I also totally understand...

... times if you could have surgery while you are on the Lupron . Have you talked to your doc about it? It seems ... a lot less blood loss. Maybe witht he lap and the Lupron , you will get a few more years so your kids can be ... Anyone have any ideas how long it will take for the Lupron to stop my bleeding? I am tapering off the Provera ... I hope to be able to go to work while I am on the Lupron to make a little money back. I don't want to borrow...

... Hey girl:
With my first Lupron shot I bled for 20+ days very heavily! I am sure ... much of one since (thank god). I am still taking the Lupron and get my next shot next week. Of course this is...

... I took lupron for 6 months. I gained 50 pounds and my hair started...

... discovery int he next few months, but going off of the Lupron to try something new will delay the surgery for three ... my choice, I would have surgery today and skip the Lupron . The doc is a little worried that I may have adeno ... bleeding makes it too dangerous to operate without the Lupron . Instead of hepatitis from a transfusion, I get ... three months of Lupron . I think she also wants to give us both time to process...

... ease my mind. There are a lot with endo and a lot on Lupron , so I know all of you would love it. It is this wonderfull ... since I haven't seen my doc since before my first Lupron injection. I got the second one on December 19th ... only real side effect that I have noticed from the Lupron is that I am nauseous and quite prone to motion sickness ... of recovery. There is no way I will accept another Lupron shot. Since I am waiting so long, they better fit ... side effect? I am terribly fragile and cranky on the Lupron . I can not deal with the tiniest of stressors. I...

... reading your posts and wanted to chime in. I took Lupron for 3 months for endo and I didn't have any severe...

... over anything....I am thinking that is due to the Lupron as well. Hot flashes, come and go and I really have...

... before surger and the enod is back now.She is having Lupron 3months shots.She has severe pelvic pain,headeches...

... everyone:
I am doing ok...I have gone off the Lupron shots (after a three month run) and decided to try ... took my first pill today. I was supposed to do the Lupron for 6 months, and honestly I did fine with it...it ... to the bc and they are NOT nearly as strong as the Lupron to stop my periods. I am of course expecting the ... what route she and her doctor discuss and decide on. Lupron wasnt that bad for me and did the job it was supposed...

... the new pill is working out for you. Oh, and the Lupron has made me terribly emotional. I can't wait for...

... before surger and the enod is back now.She is having Lupron 3months shots.She has severe pelvic pain,headeches...

... to this pill (it was not obviously as strong as the Lupron shots) and am no longer bleeding and continuing to...

... out of ideas and want to give me depo provera. Not lupron , but still a shot. I am 26 and I have always thought...

... quality of life factor.
I don't know anything about lupron (or endometriosis). I tried to search for it and...

... severe endo as well. I have taken one months shot of Lupron and am due next week for my second in a six month ... say that it is "normal" after the first month with Lupron in my system as my stystem is no doubt in shock and ... work and am with my kids. I am not sure about the Lupron either and dont know if my doc will do surgery after...

... (sp) about 2 months ago and my first injection of lupron 2 weeks ago. The side effects I've noticed so far...

... weight gain which I am not sure if its actually from Lupron or not...also the bleeding and cramping! I will keep ... anyone know if they can still do surgery while on the Lupron shot??? Thanks for listening to me rant, its so good...

... Hi all
I too have had my first Lupron shot three weeks ago although not for the same reasons ... my period (Catamenial) and so they are trying the Lupron along with Progeseterone lozenges (200 mg) three times...

... 3 years ago I went through 6 months of lupron injections for endometriosis. I gained 50 pounds ... absolutly nothing for my endo. Sure I felt great on the lupron but once of of it my symptoms returned with a vengence ... the hysterectomy done years sooner and skipped the lupron . Lupron doesn't kill the endo it only arrests it ... and buys you time. The lupron is a bad choice I made. ...

... input....do you happen to know if once you start the Lupron you have to finish the whole six month treatment?...

... because they have not reduced the estrogen yet. The Lupron shot is supposed to shut down your ovaries and thus ... three weeks after your first shot.
As far as the Lupron being a "quick fix", you know, I kinda feel like that ... really need to know what thier plans are AFTER the Lupron also!
This is a good thread and I am glad to see...

... Hey guys:
I knew that the whole point of Lupron was to stop ovulating thus stopping the growth of...

... did that to you way back when in the ER. And the Lupron starts with estrogen and then tapers off to stop estrogen...

... bed.
If anyone else can maybe help us out with the Lupron questions regarding the estrogen?? Confusing.
Hope...

... Hi Beth
You do not have to keep up with the Lupron shots if you don't want to. There is no "set" amount...

... today was the day I was supposed to get my second Lupron shot....and I decided NOT to get it. I did purchase ... feel normal!!
I am NOT discouraging anyone from Lupron at all...I may even wind up taking the shot after...

... I had Lupron injections in 1995 as a pre-op treatment for stage ... remove things. I would, imho, only recommend the Lupron for pre-op. Because, once the Lurpon treatment is...

... Beth
As far as the Lupron shot goes; I think you made the right decision to ... informative. I will be asking some questions about the Lupron myself!
Everyone who has posted on this topic has...

... Hi girls. Well I'm going in for my second lupron inj tomorrow morning. I really don't want it because...

... Bump once again...for Lupron info for new poster!
Here we are again!...

... and just had a hysterectomy. I had two months of Lupron injections before the surgery to help shrink fibroids ... talking with my doctor, he didn't recommend staying on Lupron more than a few months since it is a very strong battery ... of hormones. From my research, Lupron brings on menopause symtoms just as a hysterectomy...

... not just get the hysterectomy. My doc talked about Lupron for me for 6 months and that just doesn't sound good ... yeah, for 6 months I might be ok, but as soon as the Lupron is gone, the pain would return. I also have the issue...

... I did lupron for 6 months for endometriosis. I gained 50 pounds ... started having hair fall out. While I was on the lupron I did not have any periods at all. I had no pelvic ... pain and felt great. At the end when I went off the lupron my periods came back. The severe pain and cramping ... came back. It was like I never took the lupron . I look at it as all that happened was I got 6 months ... pain. Nothing changed. As soon as I was off the lupron I was back to square one. So being that I was 33 and ... afraid to have it done. I would not recomend the lupron but would recomend the hysterectomy. good luck! ...

... I personally have never been on lupron , but my college roommate was and she had a terrible...

... Hi there- I have been on lupron for 4 months now, and it has been pure hell. I have ... estrogen. I am confused about that one - I thought lupron was supposed to stop the estrogen so the endo would...

... and endometreosis. My dr now has started me on the Lupron shot until they can get my surgery scheduled. I have...

... just had a full hysterectomy and also started with Lupron shots. My understanding is that the Lupron shots ... from the hysterectomy. I had no side effects from Lupron and it's almost a week since my hyster with no side...

... that alot of specialists do not recommend getting the lupron shot before a hysterectomy because it can shrink the...

... because of endo. I haven't ever heard of taking the lupron shot before this, and I agree with the poster about ... seems that some women need it, some don't.
I took lupron for 4 months and hated every single day of it. It...

... the discussion board and was searching around the lupron info for a friend of mine who's gynecologist suggested ...Lupron for shrinking fibroids as an alternate to a hysterectomy...

... Mpathia makes an excellent suggestion here: Lupron . I'd forgotten about that. For many women, injections ... with Lupron can shrink the fibroids and you can avoid hysterectomy ... cause the fibroids to shrink and maybe even disappear. Lupron is pretty strong medicine (it's also super expensive...

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